India, March 25 -- Kunal Kamra has asked for 7 days to appear before the investigating officer in connection with the cases filed against him over his 'traitor' jibe on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.

He was supposed to appear before the police on Monday to record his statement in the case, but he did not appear.

Kamra's lawyer contacted the Mumbai police and requested them to give his client 7 days' time to appear before the cops. It is believed that the comedian, known for his politically-charged jokes, is not in Mumbai, reported ANI.

"Today Kunal was called by the police to record his statement, but he did not come. Further action will be taken after taking legal opinion," ANI quoted Mumbai police as saying in a sta...